VICP Registry Case Source Bundle Canonical URL: https://vicp-registry.org/case/USCOURTS-cofc-1_22-vv-01270 Package ID: USCOURTS-cofc-1_22-vv-01270 Petitioner: William Parkinson Filed: 2022-09-09 Decided: 2024-05-16 Vaccine: influenza Vaccination date: 2021-09-10 Condition: Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) Outcome: compensated Award amount USD: 146228 AI-assisted case summary: William Parkinson filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that he suffered Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) as a result of an influenza vaccine administered on September 10, 2021. He claimed that his injury was a Table Injury and that he experienced residual effects for more than six months. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding that Mr. Parkinson was entitled to compensation. The respondent agreed that the injury was a Table Injury for GBS following a flu vaccine, that the symptom onset occurred within the Table's specified timeframe (three to forty-two days), that there was no more likely alternative diagnosis, and that no exclusionary criteria were met. The respondent also agreed that Mr. Parkinson suffered the sequelae of his injury for more than six months and met all other legal requirements. Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence, entitlement to compensation was granted. Subsequently, a decision awarding damages was issued. The respondent proffered an award of $112,500.00 for pain and suffering and $33,728.41 for lost wages, which Mr. Parkinson agreed to. The total award amounted to $146,228.41, to be paid as a lump sum. The case was filed on September 9, 2022, and the final decision awarding damages was issued on May 16, 2024. Theory of causation field: Table Public staged source text: ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 1: USCOURTS-cofc-1_22-vv-01270-0 Date issued/filed: 2023-11-30 Pages: 2 Docket text: PUBLIC ORDER/RULING (Originally filed: 10/24/2023) regarding 23 Ruling on Entitlement Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. (nh) Service on parties made. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Case 1:22-vv-01270-UNJ Document 26 Filed 11/30/23 Page 1 of 2 In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 22-1270V WILLIAM PARKINSON, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, Filed: October 24, 2023 v. SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Jessica Ann Wallace, Siri & Glimstad, LLP, Aventura, FL, for Petitioner. Austin Joel Egan, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. RULING ON ENTITLEMENT1 On September 9, 2022, William Parkinson filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, 42 U.S.C. §300aa-10, et seq.2 (the “Vaccine Act”). Petitioner alleges that suffered a Table Injury – Guillain-Barré Syndrome (“GBS”) – as a result of an influenza (“flu”) vaccine administered to him on September 10, 2021. Petition at 1. Petitioner further alleges that he suffered the residual effects of his injury for more than six months, and that there has been no prior award or settlement of a civil action on his behalf as a result of his injury. See Petition at ¶¶ 44-46. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters. 1 Because this Ruling contains a reasoned explanation for the action taken in this case, it must be made publicly accessible and will be posted on the United States Court of Federal Claims' website, and/or at https://www.govinfo.gov/app/collection/uscourts/national/cofc, in accordance with the E-Government Act of 2002. 44 U.S.C. § 3501 note (2018) (Federal Management and Promotion of Electronic Government Services). This means the Ruling will be available to anyone with access to the internet. In accordance with Vaccine Rule 18(b), Petitioner has 14 days to identify and move to redact medical or other information, the disclosure of which would constitute an unwarranted invasion of privacy. If, upon review, I agree that the identified material fits within this definition, I will redact such material from public access. 2 National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986, Pub. L. No. 99-660, 100 Stat. 3755. Hereinafter, for ease of citation, all section references to the Vaccine Act will be to the pertinent subparagraph of 42 U.S.C. § 300aa (2018). Case 1:22-vv-01270-UNJ Document 26 Filed 11/30/23 Page 2 of 2 On October 19, 2023, Respondent filed his Rule 4(c) report in which he concedes that Petitioner is entitled to compensation in this case. Respondent’s Rule 4(c) Report at 1. Specifically, Respondent states that it is his position that petitioner satisfied the criteria set forth in the Vaccine Injury Table (“Table”) and the Qualifications and Aids to Interpretation (“QAIs”). 42 C.F.R. § 100.3(a)(XIV)(D), (c)(15). Specifically, petitioner experienced GBS from a seasonal influenza vaccine which is described in the Table, petitioner’s symptom onset occurred between three and forty-two days after vaccination, petitioner’s weakness did not have a more likely alternative diagnosis, and petitioner’s condition did not meet any of the exclusionary criteria. Id. at 7 (footnote omitted). Respondent further agrees that Petitioner suffered the sequela of his injury for more than six months and has satisfied all legal requirements for compensation under the Vaccine Act. Id. In view of Respondent’s position and the evidence of record, I find that Petitioner is entitled to compensation. IT IS SO ORDERED. s/Brian H. Corcoran Brian H. Corcoran Chief Special Master 2 ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 2: USCOURTS-cofc-1_22-vv-01270-cl-extra-10736874 Date issued/filed: 2023-11-30 Pages: 1 Docket text: Supplementary opinion from CourtListener cluster 10270284 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 22-1270V WILLIAM PARKINSON, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, Filed: October 24, 2023 v. SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Jessica Ann Wallace, Siri & Glimstad, LLP, Aventura, FL, for Petitioner. Austin Joel Egan, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. RULING ON ENTITLEMENT 1 On September 9, 2022, William Parkinson filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, 42 U.S.C. §300aa-10, et seq. 2 (the “Vaccine Act”). Petitioner alleges that suffered a Table Injury – Guillain-Barré Syndrome (“GBS”) – as a result of an influenza (“flu”) vaccine administered to him on September 10, 2021. Petition at 1. Petitioner further alleges that he suffered the residual effects of his injury for more than six months, and that there has been no prior award or settlement of a civil action on his behalf as a result of his injury. See Petition at ¶¶ 44-46. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters. 1 Because this Ruling contains a reasoned explanation for the action taken in this case, it must be made publicly accessible and will be posted on the United States Court of Federal Claims' website, and/or at https://www.govinfo.gov/app/collection/uscourts/national/cofc, in accordance with the E-Government Act of 2002. 44 U.S.C. § 3501 note (2018) (Federal Management and Promotion of Electronic Government Services). This means the Ruling will be available to anyone with access to the internet. In accordance with Vaccine Rule 18(b), Petitioner has 14 days to identify and move to redact medical or other information, the disclosure of which would constitute an unwarranted invasion of privacy. If, upon review, I agree that the identified material fits within this definition, I will redact such material from public access. 2 National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986, Pub. L. No. 99-660, 100 Stat. 3755. Hereinafter, for ease of citation, all section references to the Vaccine Act will be to the pertinent subparagraph of 42 U.S.C. § 300aa (2018). On October 19, 2023, Respondent filed his Rule 4(c) report in which he concedes that Petitioner is entitled to compensation in this case. Respondent’s Rule 4(c) Report at 1. Specifically, Respondent states that it is his position that petitioner satisfied the criteria set forth in the Vaccine Injury Table (“Table”) and the Qualifications and Aids to Interpretation (“QAIs”). 42 C.F.R. § 100.3(a)(XIV)(D), (c)(15). Specifically, petitioner experienced GBS from a seasonal influenza vaccine which is described in the Table, petitioner’s symptom onset occurred between three and forty-two days after vaccination, petitioner’s weakness did not have a more likely alternative diagnosis, and petitioner’s condition did not meet any of the exclusionary criteria. Id. at 7 (footnote omitted). Respondent further agrees that Petitioner suffered the sequela of his injury for more than six months and has satisfied all legal requirements for compensation under the Vaccine Act. Id. In view of Respondent’s position and the evidence of record, I find that Petitioner is entitled to compensation. IT IS SO ORDERED. s/Brian H. Corcoran Brian H. Corcoran Chief Special Master 2 ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 3: USCOURTS-cofc-1_22-vv-01270-1 Date issued/filed: 2024-05-16 Pages: 5 Docket text: PUBLIC DECISION (Originally filed: 04/12/2024) regarding 30 DECISION Stipulation/Proffer, Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. (nh) Service on parties made. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Case 1:22-vv-01270-UNJ Document 34 Filed 05/16/24 Page 1 of 5 In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 22-1270V WILLIAM PARKINSON, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, Filed: April 12, 2024 v. SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Jessica Ann Wallace, Siri & Glimstad, LLP, Aventura, FL, for Petitioner. Austin Joel Egan, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. DECISION AWARDING DAMAGES1 On September 9, 2022, William Parkinson filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, 42 U.S.C. §300aa-10, et seq.2 (the “Vaccine Act”). Petitioner alleges that he suffered a Table Injury – Guillain-Barré Syndrome (“GBS”) – as a result of an influenza (“flu”) vaccine administered to him on September 10, 2021. Petition at 1. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters. On October 24, 2023, a ruling on entitlement was issued, finding Petitioner entitled to compensation for GBS. On April 10, 2024, Respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation (“Proffer”) indicating Petitioner should be awarded $112,500.00 for pain and suffering and $33,728.41 for lost wages. Proffer at 1-2. In the Proffer, Respondent represented that Petitioner agrees with the proffered award. Id. Based on the record as a whole, I find that Petitioner is entitled to an award as stated in the Proffer. 1 Because this Decision contains a reasoned explanation for the action taken in this case, it must be made publicly accessible and will be posted on the United States Court of Federal Claims' website, and/or at https://www.govinfo.gov/app/collection/uscourts/national/cofc, in accordance with the E-Government Act of 2002. 44 U.S.C. § 3501 note (2018) (Federal Management and Promotion of Electronic Government Services). This means the Decision will be available to anyone with access to the internet. In accordance with Vaccine Rule 18(b), Petitioner has 14 days to identify and move to redact medical or other information, the disclosure of which would constitute an unwarranted invasion of privacy. If, upon review, I agree that the identified material fits within this definition, I will redact such material from public access. 2 National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986, Pub. L. No. 99-660, 100 Stat. 3755. Hereinafter, for ease of citation, all section references to the Vaccine Act will be to the pertinent subparagraph of 42 U.S.C. § 300aa (2018). Case 1:22-vv-01270-UNJ Document 34 Filed 05/16/24 Page 2 of 5 Pursuant to the terms stated in the attached Proffer, I award Petitioner a lump sum payment of $146,228.41 (representing $112,500.00 for pain and suffering $33,728.41 for lost wages) in the form of a check payable to Petitioner. This amount represents compensation for all damages that would be available under Section 15(a). The Clerk of Court is directed to enter judgment in accordance with this decision.3 IT IS SO ORDERED. s/Brian H. Corcoran Brian H. Corcoran Chief Special Master 3 Pursuant to Vaccine Rule 11(a), entry of judgment can be expedited by the parties’ joint filing of notice renouncing the right to seek review. 2 Case 1:22-vv-01270-UNJ Document 34 Filed 05/16/24 Page 3 of 5 IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF FEDERAL CLAIMS OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS ) WILLIAM PARKINSON, ) ) Petitioner, ) ) No. 22-1270V v. ) Chief Special Master Corcoran ) ECF SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN ) SERVICES, ) ) Respondent. ) ) RESPONDENT’S PROFFER OF DAMAGES On September 9, 2022, William Parkinson (“petitioner”) filed a petition for compensation under the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986, 42 U.S.C. §§ 300aa-1 to -34 (“Vaccine Act” or “Act”), alleging that he suffered from a Guillain-Barre Syndrome (“GBS”), as defined in the Vaccine Injury Table, following administration of an influenza (“flu”) vaccine he received on September 10, 2020. Pet. at 1. On October 19, 2023, the Secretary of Health and Human Services (“respondent”) filed a Rule 4(c) Report indicating that this case is appropriate for compensation under the terms of the Act for a Table injury for GBS after a flu vaccination, and on October 24, 2023, the Chief Special Master issued a Ruling on Entitlement finding petitioner entitled to compensation. ECF Nos. 21, 23. I. Items of Compensation A. Pain and Suffering Respondent proffers that petitioner should be awarded $112,500.00 in pain and suffering. See 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a)(4). Petitioner agrees. B. Lost Wages Evidence supplied by petitioner documents that he incurred past lost wages related to his 1 Case 1:22-vv-01270-UNJ Document 34 Filed 05/16/24 Page 4 of 5 vaccine-related injury. Respondent proffers that petitioner should be awarded past lost wages in the amount of $33,728.41. See 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a)(3)(A). Petitioner agrees. These amounts represent all elements of compensation to which petitioner is entitled under 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a). Petitioner agrees. II. Form of the Award Petitioner is a competent adult. Evidence of guardianship is not required in this case. Respondent recommends that the compensation provided to petitioner should be made through a lump sum payment as described below and requests that the Chief Special Master’s decision and the Court’s judgment award the following1: a lump sum payment of $146,228.41, in the form of a check payable to petitioner. III. Summary of Recommended Payments Following Judgment Lump sum payable to petitioner, William Parkinson: $146,228.41 Respectfully submitted, BRIAN M. BOYNTON Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General C. SALVATORE D’ALESSIO Director Torts Branch, Civil Division HEATHER L. PEARLMAN Deputy Director Torts Branch, Civil Division DARRYL R. WISHARD Assistant Director Torts Branch, Civil Division 1 Should petitioner die prior to entry of judgment, the parties reserve the right to move the Court for appropriate relief. In particular, respondent would oppose any award for future unreimbursed expenses, future lost earnings, and future pain and suffering. 2 Case 1:22-vv-01270-UNJ Document 34 Filed 05/16/24 Page 5 of 5 /s/ AUSTIN J. EGAN Austin J. Egan Trial Attorney Torts Branch, Civil Division U.S. Department of Justice P.O. Box 146, Ben Franklin Station Washington, DC 20044-0146 Tel: (202) 451-7479 Austin.J.Egan@usdoj.gov Date: April 10, 2024 3 ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 4: USCOURTS-cofc-1_22-vv-01270-cl-extra-10735305 Date issued/filed: 2024-05-16 Pages: 1 Docket text: Supplementary opinion from CourtListener cluster 10268715 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 22-1270V WILLIAM PARKINSON, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, Filed: April 12, 2024 v. SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Jessica Ann Wallace, Siri & Glimstad, LLP, Aventura, FL, for Petitioner. Austin Joel Egan, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. DECISION AWARDING DAMAGES 1 On September 9, 2022, William Parkinson filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, 42 U.S.C. §300aa-10, et seq. 2 (the “Vaccine Act”). Petitioner alleges that he suffered a Table Injury – Guillain-Barré Syndrome (“GBS”) – as a result of an influenza (“flu”) vaccine administered to him on September 10, 2021. Petition at 1. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters. On October 24, 2023, a ruling on entitlement was issued, finding Petitioner entitled to compensation for GBS. On April 10, 2024, Respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation (“Proffer”) indicating Petitioner should be awarded $112,500.00 for pain and suffering and $33,728.41 for lost wages. Proffer at 1-2. In the Proffer, Respondent represented that Petitioner agrees with the proffered award. Id. Based on the record as a whole, I find that Petitioner is entitled to an award as stated in the Proffer. 1 Because this Decision contains a reasoned explanation for the action taken in this case, it must be made publicly accessible and will be posted on the United States Court of Federal Claims' website, and/or at https://www.govinfo.gov/app/collection/uscourts/national/cofc, in accordance with the E-Government Act of 2002. 44 U.S.C. § 3501 note (2018) (Federal Management and Promotion of Electronic Government Services). This means the Decision will be available to anyone with access to the internet. In accordance with Vaccine Rule 18(b), Petitioner has 14 days to identify and move to redact medical or other information, the disclosure of which would constitute an unwarranted invasion of privacy. If, upon review, I agree that the identified material fits within this definition, I will redact such material from public access. 2 National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986, Pub. L. No. 99-660, 100 Stat. 3755. Hereinafter, for ease of citation, all section references to the Vaccine Act will be to the pertinent subparagraph of 42 U.S.C. § 300aa (2018). Pursuant to the terms stated in the attached Proffer, I award Petitioner a lump sum payment of $146,228.41 (representing $112,500.00 for pain and suffering $33,728.41 for lost wages) in the form of a check payable to Petitioner. This amount represents compensation for all damages that would be available under Section 15(a). The Clerk of Court is directed to enter judgment in accordance with this decision. 3 IT IS SO ORDERED. s/Brian H. Corcoran Brian H. Corcoran Chief Special Master 3 Pursuant to Vaccine Rule 11(a), entry of judgment can be expedited by the parties’ joint filing of notice renouncing the right to seek review. 2 IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF FEDERAL CLAIMS OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS ) WILLIAM PARKINSON, ) ) Petitioner, ) ) No. 22-1270V v. ) Chief Special Master Corcoran ) ECF SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN ) SERVICES, ) ) Respondent. ) ) RESPONDENT’S PROFFER OF DAMAGES On September 9, 2022, William Parkinson (“petitioner”) filed a petition for compensation under the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986, 42 U.S.C. §§ 300aa-1 to -34 (“Vaccine Act” or “Act”), alleging that he suffered from a Guillain-Barre Syndrome (“GBS”), as defined in the Vaccine Injury Table, following administration of an influenza (“flu”) vaccine he received on September 10, 2020. Pet. at 1. On October 19, 2023, the Secretary of Health and Human Services (“respondent”) filed a Rule 4(c) Report indicating that this case is appropriate for compensation under the terms of the Act for a Table injury for GBS after a flu vaccination, and on October 24, 2023, the Chief Special Master issued a Ruling on Entitlement finding petitioner entitled to compensation. ECF Nos. 21, 23. I. Items of Compensation A. Pain and Suffering Respondent proffers that petitioner should be awarded $112,500.00 in pain and suffering. See 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a)(4). Petitioner agrees. B. Lost Wages Evidence supplied by petitioner documents that he incurred past lost wages related to his 1 vaccine-related injury. Respondent proffers that petitioner should be awarded past lost wages in the amount of $33,728.41. See 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a)(3)(A). Petitioner agrees. These amounts represent all elements of compensation to which petitioner is entitled under 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a). Petitioner agrees. II. Form of the Award Petitioner is a competent adult. Evidence of guardianship is not required in this case. Respondent recommends that the compensation provided to petitioner should be made through a lump sum payment as described below and requests that the Chief Special Master’s decision and the Court’s judgment award the following 1: a lump sum payment of $146,228.41, in the form of a check payable to petitioner. III. Summary of Recommended Payments Following Judgment Lump sum payable to petitioner, William Parkinson: $146,228.41 Respectfully submitted, BRIAN M. BOYNTON Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General C. SALVATORE D’ALESSIO Director Torts Branch, Civil Division HEATHER L. PEARLMAN Deputy Director Torts Branch, Civil Division DARRYL R. WISHARD Assistant Director Torts Branch, Civil Division 1 Should petitioner die prior to entry of judgment, the parties reserve the right to move the Court for appropriate relief. In particular, respondent would oppose any award for future unreimbursed expenses, future lost earnings, and future pain and suffering. 2 /s/ AUSTIN J. EGAN Austin J. Egan Trial Attorney Torts Branch, Civil Division U.S. Department of Justice P.O. Box 146, Ben Franklin Station Washington, DC 20044-0146 Tel: (202) 451-7479 Austin.J.Egan@usdoj.gov Date: April 10, 2024 3 ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 5: USCOURTS-cofc-1_22-vv-01270-cl-extra-10740730 Date issued/filed: 2024-11-14 Pages: 1 Docket text: Supplementary opinion from CourtListener cluster 10274140 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 22-1270V WILLIAM PARKINSON, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, v. Filed: October 9, 2024 SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Jessica Ann Wallace, Siri & Glimstad, LLP, Aventura, FL, for Petitioner. Austin Joel Egan, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. DECISION ON ATTORNEY’S FEES AND COSTS 1 On September 9, 2022, William Parkinson filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, 42 U.S.C. §300aa-10, et seq. 2 (the “Vaccine Act”). Petitioner alleged that he suffered a Table Injury – Guillain-Barré Syndrome as a result of an influenza vaccine administered to him on September 10, 2021. Petition, ECF No. 1. On April 12, 2024, I issued a decision awarding compensation to Petitioner based on the Respondent’s proffer. ECF No. 30. 1 Because this Decision contains a reasoned explanation for the action taken in this case, it must be made publicly accessible and will be posted on the United States Court of Federal Claims' website, and/or at https://www.govinfo.gov/app/collection/uscourts/national/cofc, in accordance with the E-Government Act of 2002. 44 U.S.C. § 3501 note (2018) (Federal Management and Promotion of Electronic Government Services). This means the Decision will be available to anyone with access to the internet. In accordance with Vaccine Rule 18(b), Petitioner has 14 days to identify and move to redact medical or other inf ormation, the disclosure of which would constitute an unwarranted invasion of privacy. If , upon review, I agree that the identified material fits within this definition, I will redact such material f rom public access. 2 National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986, Pub. L. No. 99-660, 100 Stat. 3755. Hereinafter, for ease of citation, all section ref erences to the Vaccine Act will be to the pertinent subparagraph of 42 U.S.C. § 300aa (2018). Petitioner has now filed a motion for attorney’s fees and costs, requesting an award of $47,703.66 (representing $46,368.20 in fees plus $1,335.46 in costs). Application for Attorneys’ Fees and Costs (“Motion”) filed June 21, 2024, ECF No. 36. Furthermore, counsel for Petitioner represents that Petitioner incurred no personal out-of-pocket expenses. ECF No. 36 at 1. Respondent reacted to the motion on June 24, 2024, indicating that he is satisfied the statutory requirements for an award of attorneys’ fees and costs are met in this case but deferring resolution of the amount to be awarded to my discretion. Motion at 2-3, ECF No. 37. Petitioner did not file a reply thereafter. I have reviewed the billing records submitted with Petitioner’s request. In my experience, the request appears reasonable, and I find no cause to reduce the requested hours or rates. Furthermore, Petitioner has provided supporting documentation for all claimed costs. ECF No. 36-1 at 19-37. Respondent offered no specific objection to the rates or amounts sought. I find the requested costs reasonable and hereby award them in full. The Vaccine Act permits an award of reasonable attorney’s fees and costs for successful claimants. Section 15(e). Accordingly, I hereby GRANT Petitioner’s Motion for attorney’s fees and costs. I award a total of $47,703.66 (representing $46,368.20 in fees plus $1,335.46 in costs) as a lump sum in the form of a check jointly payable to Petitioner and Petitioner’s counsel, Siri & Glimstad, LLP. In the absence of a timely-filed motion for review (see Appendix B to the Rules of the Court), the Clerk of Court shall enter judgment in accordance with this decision. 3 IT IS SO ORDERED. s/Brian H. Corcoran Brian H. Corcoran Chief Special Master 3 Pursuant to Vaccine Rule 11(a), the parties may expedite entry of judgment by f iling a joint notice renouncing their right to seek review. 2